ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

Location: Corporate Office, Fremont, CA
Company: DRYCO Construction, Inc. (Serving the Bay Area & Central Valley)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 per year
Incentives: Quarterly bonuses for meeting collection goals
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with matching, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Program, and more
About DRYCO Construction, Inc.
At DRYCO Construction, Inc., our employees are our greatest asset. We are a leading pavement maintenance, concrete, and fencing contractor known for our rapid response, effective solutions, and commitment to quality, cost, and scheduling. Our culture is built on our five core values—Teamwork, Open Communication, Fun, Integrity, and Trust (TOFIT)—which empower our team to thrive both professionally and personally.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join our corporate team in Fremont. This role is ideal for a self-disciplined, hard-working professional with prior experience in construction accounting who is looking for an opportunity to grow within a positive, employee-centric company.
Construction industry experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Accounts Receivable portfolio for DRYCO
• Initiate collection calls and emails for past due accounts; document all interactions in the system
• Work with customers to resolve overdue payments, reviewing terms of sales, service, or credit contracts as needed
• Investigate short payments and disputed invoices; collaborate with the sales team to resolve issues (Estimators,PC’S,AP,)
• Update and maintain accurate customer account information
• Email monthly statements to customers
• Achieve and maintain a Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) of 55 days or less; ensure A/R over 90 days remains below 10%
• Retrieve daily receivables from PO Box and process daily receipts and EFTs
• Complete daily bank deposits using remote deposit capture
• Prepare and file mechanic’s liens in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience is required*
• Associate’s degree in Accounting (minimum) or 4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable and Collections
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction accounting (preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Foundation applications (required)*
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Able to work independently and demonstrate strong self-motivation

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); AA degree in Accounting preferred
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office & Foundation applications (required)*
• 2+ years of customer service experience (required)
• 3+ years of general accounting experience (required)

• Manage and maintain the Accounts Receivable portfolio for DRYCO
• Initiate collection calls and emails for past due accounts; document all interactions in the system
• Work with customers to resolve overdue payments, reviewing terms of sales, service, or credit contracts as needed
• Investigate short payments and disputed invoices; collaborate with the sales team to resolve issues (Estimators,PC’S,AP,)
• Update and maintain accurate customer account information
• Email monthly statements to customers
• Achieve and maintain a Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) of 55 days or less; ensure A/R over 90 days remains below 10%
• Retrieve daily receivables from PO Box and process daily receipts and EFTs
• Complete daily bank deposits using remote deposit capture
• Prepare and file mechanic’s liens in a timely manne